Srsly, how does that guy stand up and keep fighting after that punch (actually 2 punches) at the 2:08 mark on that clip? Yeah, I know it’s a movie and all. But still.

Found this clip when I was downloading a punk compilation from Hardcore Punk Reviews, I remember Jim Kelly from watching the Bruce Lee flick, Enter the Dragon. That was the big production that was set to make Bruce Lee a huge international movie star. Unfortunately, we know, or sort of know, what happened to Bruce Lee.

You may also know Jim Kelly from one of Ol’ Dirty Bastard’s verses on 36 Chambers.

So the above clip is the title sequence from Black Belt Jones. It’s pure 70’s golden funk silver screen sun-kissed California goodness. I kinda like to think if Grand Royal Magazine still existed, and had a blog they’d post stuff like this.

Back in like ‘96 I hunted this magazine down just so I can read the NACE interview.  I finally found it in Philly.  I remember it was $5 and that was all I had on me.  It was either get this magazine or a cheese steak. I got the magazine, and I starved for the rest of the night, but it was wort it.  On August 12, 2001 NACE passed away after being hit by a drunk driver in Cincinnati Ohio while attending Scribble Jam.  I though it fitting to post this up.  Hope everyone enjoys.

How long have you been painting freights?

I’ve been bombing/painting since ‘91 or’92, but didn’t get serious until ‘93.

How did you get started?

Well it was around ‘88 or ‘89. I started going up to N.Y.C to see hardcore shows on the L.E.S and that when I really started to take interest in writing. Just seeing dope pieces on subways was enought to spark my interest on this artform, So that is when I started messin with handstyles and drawing pieces.

When did you start painting freights?

I started around ‘93/’94. Summer of ‘94 is when I got busy.

Who got you started painting freights?

Basically myself.  I used to bomb the comuter lines a lot, while on one of my many missions, I stumbled across this yard filled with flats.  I thought it would be cool to bomb these freights, just out of curiosity, wondering where they might end up.

What is the freight scene like where you live?

Well it’s cool because Jersey has a large freight population.  There’s a bunch of layups.  As far as kids getting down and painting them there’s only a few serious heads, teh rest are a bunch of little herbs hitting em’ just because it’s the in thing to do.  They’ll only last a couple of years.

Have you ever been caught or raided?

No, I haven’t been caught, but I’ve been spotted on a number of occasions.  Usually worker are too tierd or lazy to leave their truck.  I’ve been raided before, but I’m sure to get out of the situation as quick as possible.

What ccrews are you down with or paint in?

I’m in a country wide freight crew called network.  I try not to get involved in pushing a bunch of crews, it usually brings trouble. I try to keep solo.

Who are some of your partners you paint with?

I have three main partners. KAWS, ENUE and PRE.

How many freights have you painted?

I’m pushing 80 to 100.

What are you favorite freights to paint?

I like to paint all of em’! If it came down to a specific freight it would be a freshly painted CSX flat boxcar.

What kind of paint do you find to be best on freights?

Any Rusto’s or older Krylon.

How far have you traced your freights?

I’ve traced them as far as Canada to the West Coast.  Most of the freights in my spot end up in the MId West.

What writer’s have you seen on freights from around the country?

I’ve caught SUG and ACT out of New Mexico a number of times.  JET ICR, POWER, PORN, DREAM, out of California, CRISPO and BRAZE out of Philly, and a couple from in between.

What are you thoughts when you see writers dissing eachother on freight’s?

I think it’s wack! There’s tens of thousands of freights to paint on.  If two writers have some kind of problem then take care of it.  Wacking tags or throw ups over each other is a waste of tiem and paint.

What is you out look on the future of the freight scene?

Well I hope ther will be one. These freight comanies are catchin on and buffing pieces.  The kids painting should keep everything in their yards, or lay-ups in check.  Writer need to recognize that painting freights is the last resort for running trains.  Try to preserve the movement, if not in 5 to 10 years were gonna start to see fence’s and camera’s surounding the yards.

Any last words?

Peace to all my partners in crime and thanks for the interview.

It’s crazy how the police in NYC were so worthless back in the day….6:57  NYC looked like a warzone….looked kind of fun.